British Consulate General in Recife
Consulate General 
United Kingdom Recife, Brazil
- Address
- Avenida Governador Agamenon Magalhães 4775, 50070-160 Recife
- Website
- gov.uk
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 31 August 2024
The British consulate general in Recife is at Avenida Governador Agamenon Magalhães 4775, 50070-160 Recife; the United Kingdom’s embassy is in Brasília, about 1,653 km away. Office hours are 6 days a week. Brazilian citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
Opening hours of the British consulate general in Recife
| Monday | 00:00–24:00 By appointment only |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 00:00–24:00 By appointment only |
| Wednesday | 00:00–24:00 By appointment only |
| Thursday | 00:00–24:00 By appointment only |
| Friday | 00:00–24:00 By appointment only |
| Saturday | 00:00–24:00 By appointment only |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Brazil
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Republic Proclamation Day
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Black Awareness Day
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The British consulate general in Recife is listed as open 6 days a week. It also opens on Saturday.
United Kingdom visa for Brazilian citizens
BrazilUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of Brazil
United KingdomBrazil Visa-free, 90 days Brazil visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Brazilian citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days. The application is made online, not at the British consulate general in Recife.
Other missions nearby
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Consulate General of the United States in RecifeRua Gonçalves Maia 163, 50070-065 Recife
The United Kingdom’s other missions in Brazil
- Embassy of the United Kingdom in Brasília
SES - Quadra 801 08, 70408-900 Brasília
- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in São Paulo
Rua Ferreira de Araújo 741, 05428-002 São Paulo
- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Rio de Janeiro
Praia do Flamengo 284, 22210-065 Rio de Janeiro
- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Belo Horizonte
Rua Fernandes Tourinho 669/702, 30112-000 Belo Horizonte
All missions of the United Kingdom in Brazil (5)
For matters it cannot handle, the British embassy in Brasília (1,653 km) is responsible. Besides the British consulate general in Recife, the United Kingdom has 4 other missions in Brazil. Consulates: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Belo Horizonte. Brazil in turn has 6 missions in the United Kingdom, its embassy being in London.
Latest official news
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UN Human Rights Council 62: Joint Statement for the Annual Discussion on Women's Rights
Joint Statement for the Annual Discussion on Women's Rights: Domestic violence against women and girls. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Kumar Iyer.
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Foreign Secretary launches new International Coalition to End Violence against Women and Girls
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper to lead UK-convened international coalition to tackle global emergency of violence against women and girls.
Good to know
About the British consulate general in Recife
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Recife. Consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.
Address and contact
Address: Avenida Governador Agamenon Magalhães 4775, 50070-160 Recife. The record for the British consulate general in Recife includes an official website.
British citizens travelling to Brazil
British citizens can visit Brazil without a visa for up to 90 days.
When the British consulate general in Recife is closed
The British consulate general in Recife closes on Brazil’s public holidays, the next being Republic Proclamation Day (Proclamação da República) on Sunday 15 November 2026 and Black Awareness Day (Dia da Consciência Negra) on Friday 20 November 2026, and usually on holidays of the United Kingdom such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the British consulate general in Recife
Current procedures for the British consulate general in Recife, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British consulate general in Recife
Within 1 km of the British consulate general in Recife there is one other foreign mission.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British Consulate General in Recife?
The British consulate general in Recife is at Avenida Governador Agamenon Magalhães 4775, 50070-160 Recife.
What are the opening hours of the British Consulate General in Recife?
The British consulate general in Recife is listed as open 6 days a week.
Is the British Consulate General in Recife open on Saturday?
Yes, the hours on record for the British consulate general in Recife include Saturday.
When is the British Consulate General in Recife closed?
The British consulate general in Recife closes on Brazil’s public holidays, the next being Republic Proclamation Day (Proclamação da República) on Sunday 15 November 2026, and usually on the national day of the United Kingdom.
Do Brazilian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Brazilian citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
Where is the British embassy in Brazil?
The British embassy is in Brasília, about 1,653 km from the British consulate general in Recife.
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